all 3800 i've ever seen(usa models), had short runner tubing manifolds. Pretty decent too


i recall advanced adapters making mini truck-buick 3.8 conversion kits, but they were for the older 3.8.
3800 is next generation, and totally different, refined, more efficient, powerful, etc...
Only the camaro/firebird in the u.s. got the 3800 rwd. So we either run that or 3800 bolted onto older S10 auto/manual boxes
Unfortunately usa didn't get the variety of 3800 RWD like OZ/NZ. Lotsa 3800 transplants into rwd imports. Makes sense